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Inscription Rock

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Inscription Rock from Hop Butcher For The World, Chicago's celebrated craft outfit, is a West Coast-leaning IPA that pours a luminous amber-gold with a frothy white crown that lingers invitingly. The aroma opens with a characteristically Midwestern boldness — bright citrus peel, ripe stone fruit, and a resinous pine backbone that signals serious hop intent. On the palate, the beer delivers a satisfying interplay of juicy tropical notes and firm, clean bitterness, balanced by a biscuity malt foundation that keeps things grounded. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and smooth, making it deceptively easy-drinking for its strength. The finish is dry, resinous, and pleasantly lingering — a confident, well-crafted IPA that rewards hop enthusiasts seeking both depth and drinkability.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
resinous
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with characteristic boldness: bright citrus peel and ripe stone fruit lead the composition, while a resinous pine backbone provides structure and hop-forward character.
also:bready,juicy,clean
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Inscription Rock

◎ Appearance

Inscription Rock presents a luminous amber-gold hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A frothy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, creating an inviting visual presence that speaks to proper conditioning and carbonation levels.

amber-goldwhite head lacingbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with characteristic boldness: bright citrus peel and ripe stone fruit lead the composition, while a resinous pine backbone provides structure and hop-forward character. These noble hop aromatics are grounded by a subtle biscuity maltiness that prevents the profile from becoming one-dimensional.

citrus peelstone fruitresinous pinenoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and immediate, with tropical fruit notes unfolding across the mid-palate alongside a firm, clean bitterness that integrates seamlessly. A biscuity malt foundation anchors the composition, providing sweetness and body that balance the resiny, dry character without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

tropical fruitfirm bitternessmalt balanceclean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and resinous with a lingering hop presence that extends pleasantly without harshness. Medium body and smooth mouthfeel make this beer deceptively approachable despite its assertive hop character.

dryresinous lingeringsmooth-drinking
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar IPA

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